RTE I278
RTE I278 in 2 MI SW JCT I278 & I495, Kings County, New York received a condition grade of A (81/100). Built in 1995, the bridge carries 140K vehicles daily on RTE I278 over Meeker Avenue.
RTE I278 carries an A on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 81/100. Deck, superstructure, and substructure ratings all sit in the better tier of the FHWA NBI distribution. The bridge is structurally sound by federal standards.
The bridge was built in 1995, making it 31 years old — past the early-life period but still well within typical service life. Routine inspections and modest repair work are normal for bridges in this age band. RTE I278 carries an average daily traffic count of 140,343 vehicles, with 1 lane(s) crossing Meeker Avenue. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
RTE I278 is a 31-year-old bridge located 2 MI SW JCT I278 & I495 in Kings County, New York. The bridge carries RTE I278 over Meeker Avenue with 1 traffic lane, handling approximately 140K vehicles per day. Built in 1995, the structure spans 91.1 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of A (81/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 8/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
RTE I278 has a Condition Score of 81/100 (Grade A). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 8/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
RTE I278 was built in 1995, making it 31 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
RTE I278 carries approximately 140K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 1 traffic lane. It is 91.1 meters long and located on RTE I278 in 2 MI SW JCT I278 & I495, Kings County, New York.
No, RTE I278 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.
RTE I278 is located 2 MI SW JCT I278 & I495 in Kings County, New York. The bridge carries RTE I278 over Meeker Avenue. Its coordinates are 40.715136, -73.951811. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
RTE I278 carries RTE I278 over Meeker Avenue. The bridge is 91.1 meters long and was built in 1995.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.